<h1 style="text-align: center;">About the collection</h1>
<p style="text-align: center;">Completed in December of 2009, the de la Cruz Collection Contemporary Art Space is privately funded by Carlos and Rosa de la Cruz. This space serves as an extension of their home, where for over 25 years they have shared their collection with the public. The primary purpose of this space is to provide education and awareness in the visual arts. Educational programming includes lectures, artist-led workshops, docent-led tours, scholarship opportunities and student travel initiatives.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">In order to serve our local schools, a series of workshops and classes were established in collaboration with Dade County Public Schools to serve both teachers and students. These programs offer to give our local students the opportunity to learn of different approaches to the creation and presentation of contemporary art. Students are encouraged to visit the space and library throughout the year, as well as, apply for internship positions.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">In an effort to create a cross-disciplinary platform for artists and audiences, the de la Cruz Collection has organized multiple exhibitions, provided artist residencies, as well as, collaborated with multiple institutions.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">As a platform to support the local art scene, Miami artists are invited to propose ideas for site-specific installations that are exhibited throughout the year. Artists are encouraged to create works based on art as a temporary experience and establish an open platform using non-traditional art practices. Participating artists engage with the community and build a network of well respected institutions to encourage future opportunities for artists to collaborate. Projects commissioned by the collection have been exhibited outside of Florida at institutions such as White Columns in New York, The Philadelphia Museum of Art and The Fabric Workshop and Museum, among others.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The de la Cruz Collection is open throughout the year, Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm and is accessible to the public at no cost.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The de la Cruz Collection Contemporary Art Space is not a foundation, is not registered as a 501(c)(3) under the US Internal Revenue Code and does not receive governmental assistance.</p>
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